Women Health Archives - Page 2 of 6

Prolactin Hormone In Women

Prolactinoma is a non cancerous tumor of the pituitary gland and is the most common cause of high prolactin hormone in women.

Beetroot is preferred over potatoes during pregnancy due to its high dietary fibre, folate and calcium content.

Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids alleviates menstrual pain, promotes brain health during pregnancy, and reduces breast cancer in women.

A pregnancy calculator helps to find the due date or estimated date when the baby will be born using the last day of menstruation.

The amount of pregnancy weight gain depends on the medical condition of the mother and gestational status of fetus.

Working pregnant women should avoid prolonged working hours, shift work, lifting, standing and heavy physical workload.

Sweet potato during pregnancy effectively reduces insulin resistance and fasting glucose levels in gestational diabetes.

Following ovulation, the mature follicle can turn into fluid-filled sacs called ovarian cysts. Various types of cysts in the ovaries are seen.

Protein diet is essential for supporting the rapid changes in mother and growth and development of baby through out pregnancy.

Tender and painful swelling of breasts in a feeding mother is known as breast engorgement. It’s caused by increases in milk production.